Why did the gap between rich and poor in Latin America grow after independence?

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Cutie Pie

15 May, 17:06

Why did the gap between rich and poor in Latin America grow after independence?

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Carelyn · Answer 1

The main reason why the gap between rich and poor in Latin America grew after independence is because there was a swift rise of rich, powerful, and very corrupt leaders in government, who wanted to prevent the lower classes from advancing.